Abstract：
OBJECTIVES:Academic metrics can be used to compare the productivity of researchers. We aimed to use a variety of bibliometric parameters to assess the productivity of neurosurgeons working in the United Kingdom. METHODS:Neurosurgical consultants working in the United Kingdom were identified using the Society of British Neurosurgeons' Audit Programme website. Baseline data collected included year of entry to specialist register, academic position and award of higher degree. Google Scholar was used to compute a range of academic metrics for each consultant including the h-index, hi-norm, e-index and g-index. Non-parametric tests were used to compare median results. RESULTS:Median metrics for the whole cohort were: h-index (5), hi-norm (3), g-index (10.4) and e-index (9). The top 3 units based on h-index were Addenbrookes (13), Great Ormond Street (12.5) and Queen's Square (11.5). The h-index correlated with academic position [Prof (17.5), Senior Lecturer (10.5) and non-academic (5); P < 0.0001], higher degree [PhD (10), MD (6) and none (4.5); P < 0.0001] and consultant experience [> 10 year (7), < 10 years (4); P < 0.0001]. No difference was found based on gender [male (5), female (4); P = 0.12]. The same trends were seen across the following other metrics: hi-norm, e-index and g-index. DISCUSSION:This study details the academic impact of United Kingdom-based neurosurgeons through the analysis of a number of citation metrics. It provides a benchmark bibliometric profile and we advocate future comparative assessments as a means to assess impact of and guide academic policy.
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World Neurosurgjournal_title
World neurosurgeryauthors
Jamjoom AA,Wiggins AN,Loan JJ,Emelifeoneu J,Fouyas IP,Brennan PMdoi
10.1016/j.wneu.2015.09.041subject
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2016-02-01 00:00:00pages
287-93eissn
1878-8750issn
1878-8769pii
S1878-8750(15)01204-8journal_volume
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pub_type： 杂志文章,多中心研究
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doi：10.1016/j.wneu.2017.08.093
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doi：10.1016/j.wneu.2018.06.139
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pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.wneu.2016.09.026
更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：World neurosurgery
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
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更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：World neurosurgery
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
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更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：World neurosurgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.wneu.2015.10.051
更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：World neurosurgery
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journal_title：World neurosurgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
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更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00
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pub_type： 杂志文章
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更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：World neurosurgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
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更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：World neurosurgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
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更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：World neurosurgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
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更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：World neurosurgery
pub_type： 历史文章,杂志文章
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更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：World neurosurgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.wneu.2019.07.017
更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：World neurosurgery
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
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更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00
